Snoop Dogg (born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. on October 20, 1971) is an American
rapper, singer, and actor who rose from the streets of Long Beach, California to
become one of hip-hop's most iconic figures. Raised in a humble neighborhood in
Long Beach, Snoop discovered his passion for rap at an early age. His big break
came in the early 1990s when legendary producer Dr. Dre took him under his wing,
leading to their landmark collaboration on the 1992 album The Chronic. The
following year, performing under the name Snoop Doggy Dogg, he released his
debut solo album Doggystyle — a ...